2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic

To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D and 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2.0D 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LTZ Automatic
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Captiva Captiva
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1990 cc 3195 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 227 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 178 km/hour 199 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1845 kg 1965 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 11.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 65 L


 

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